What Feynman, Kuhn and Popper Could Teach Congress and Vice-Versa

The Hon. Brian Baird, Ph.D. is a recent six term member of Congress, a social scientist, and a licensed psychologist. In the United States House of Representatives, Baird focused on science and technology, energy, health care, oceans, foreign policy, fiscal discipline and Congressional integrity. Prior to his service in Congress, Baird worked as a Ph.D. psychologist in clinical and academic settings. His clinical work spanned twenty three years, with specialization in brain injury rehabilitation and medical settings. Baird also taught at the university and community college levels, and wrote a best-selling textbook now in it’s Sixth edition. From his research training, Baird brings a strong science methodology and statistical knowledge with a focus on applied, real-world problems. Baird joins FOSEP to discuss the ways in which science is incorporated at the congressional level, and the challenges of science policies in congress.